Welcome to NICA!
The National Independent Concessionaires Association is dedicated to strengthening relationships with the Fair, Festival, and Special Events Industries through effective communication, benefits, education, leadership, and solutions.
Our growing membership includes over 1100 mobile food and retail Concessionaires, Fairs, Festivals, and Associate Members in the Industry-related companies in the United States and Canada. NICA's large amount of benefits include discounts on variety of items including food, beverages, supplies, travel, and lodging, so you can make the most of your season.
NICA participates in a majority of State Fair annual conventions along with the WFA Convention and NICA Sysco Marketplace in January, NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods Food Show in February, and IAFE Convention in November.
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Focusing on the Future Together
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has thrust our lives into unknown territory. We recognize this is a frightening time and that many in our Industry have faced both health and economic impacts. We are here to help. The NICA Office is now located in a state mandated for “stay-at-home,” but the NICA Staff is fully operational as a telecommuting workforce and we are ready to assist you.
Our NICA Board of Directors understands that during this time of COVID-19, tight money and uncertainty is having an impact on many of our members’ businesses. Therefore, if you are a member in good standing experiencing a hardship paying your NICA membership dues please contact us today and we will provide a six month grace period.
2020 Scholarship Applications Due June 1st
In 2020, the NICA Foundation Scholarship Program will continue to award multiple scholarships, including the new Regional Councils Scholarship, Past Presidents and Directors Scholarship, Gene O’Brien, CCE Vocational School Scholarship, and one scholarship with a donation from Coca-Cola in honor of CCE-designated NICA Members. The remaining scholarships will be provided using donations from fundraising and the NICA Membership.
Applications must be received in the NICA Office no later than June 1, 2020 to qualify. Be sure to request transcripts early to ensure receipt in the office by June 1, 2020. Start planning the next steps for the next chapter in your life today! Contact scholarship@nicainc.org with all inquiries.
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2020 Scholarship Applications Due June 1st
In 2020, the NICA Foundation will award $30,500 in scholarships! We have strengthened the scholarship program with the addition of the Regional Councils Scholarship in the amount of $3,000 and the Past Presidents and Directors Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. The Scholarship Program will continue to award one scholarship for $3,000 with a donation from Coca-Cola in honor of CCE-designated members, and two Gene O’Brien, CCE Vocational School Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each. The remaining scholarships in will be provided using donations from fundraising and the NICA Membership.
Applications must be received in the NICA Office no later than June 1, 2020 to qualify. Start planning the next steps for the next chapter in your life today!
Announcements
May 21: The NICA Office is closed on Memorial Day
May 1: From the Desk of Don Delahoyde, CCE, NICA President
April 1: Updates from Our Partners & Resources Regarding COVID-19
March 17: COVID-19 - IAFE Roundtable
March 13: From the Desk of Rey O'Day Regarding Logistic Concerns
March 12: From the Desk of Rey O'Day, NICA Executive Director
October 1: Rey O'Day Named Executive Director
The discount and savings programs that NICA has negotiated with our premiere partners are just another way we are building relationships throughout this industry in order to bring much needed and REAL benefits to our members. See the latest Benefit Booklet for more details.
Member Benefits
View our full benefits list and see how you can save more than the cost of a membership.
